US Bridges

Sc 462 over Trib to Chelsea Creek

FairPosted for load

Jasper County, South Carolina · 5.5MI NE of Ridgeland · Structure no. 000000000001957

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 462 over Trib to Chelsea Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 462 over Trib to Chelsea Creek in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,030 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 462
CrossesTrib to Chelsea Creek
Location5.5MI NE of Ridgeland
RouteState Highway 462
CountyJasper County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.50833, -80.88778
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,030 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$131,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 462 over Trib to Chelsea Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 462 over Trib to Chelsea Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 462 over Trib to Chelsea Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 462 over Trib to Chelsea Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 462 over Trib to Chelsea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.